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Joseph_Cooper
April 21, 2021

FigJam connectors in Figma

  • April 21, 2021
  • 162 replies
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When creating hand-off documents I like to showcase user flows by using arrows between different UI elements. I have to use plugins to create these arrows at the moment. When playing with Figjam I notice it had a connector option - this is great. I would love it if we could also have this connector option inside Figma as it would be a HUGE timesaver for hand-off.

I would like to think this would be a super easy update given that we can already edit connectors inside Figma. We just need a connector button in the toolbar like so:

162 replies

Andrew_Croce1
October 26, 2022

Connector lines are not just useful as a meta/diagramming tool, but also as a design element. Perhaps the arrow tool can be upgraded to include the connector line behaviors,
especially the ability to attach to other elements and reposition when those elements move.

Also, adding connector lines to components. This is not currently possible with the copy/paste workaround.

Filip_Benda
October 26, 2022

That would be great!

Uhl_TW
October 28, 2022

Does this mean connectors are coming next? 🤞

Uhl_TW
October 28, 2022

Not for me. First, they’re functionally limited. For example, you can’t group them or use text styles on their labels.

Also, adding them will trigger the missing fonts warning with an empty field (well, there is a comma there). Clicking the target icon highlights the connectors; that’s how I know they’re the cause.

I’ve also had times where they’ll disappear when creating a component or grouping other items on same page. Though, I admit I haven’t encountered this issue in a while.

So for me, it’d be great if they were first-class citizens in Figma files. 🙏

FigmaFred
New Participant
October 30, 2022

Yes please! I’d like to use the ability of specifying exact width and height shapes for scale diagrams in figma, but use the flexible figjam connectors to connect them.

Sat
New Participant
November 30, 2022

I am glad I found this thread because I inherited a design file with some post-its and connectors in it and tried in vain to create my own. They must have been copy-pasted!

So yes, a huge +1 on this request

Noah_Lyons
December 16, 2022

I’m so disappointed in Figma / FigJam for this inexplicable lack of functionality. This feature needs to come to Figma!

Jon_Roobottom
December 22, 2022

YES please - +100000 to this feature. And thanks to the OP - that’s a really useful tip.

ll11
December 23, 2022

+1, high demand for diagramming directly in figma

Fred_Tinsel
Active Member
December 23, 2022

Meanwhile, there is a free plugin for that

Figma

Tips : Gather all connectors in a locked frame “🟣 Connector links”